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YPC Releases FY26 Engagement Report

The Young Professionals Council just wrapped its FY26 year, and the numbers tell the story of a year bustling with opportunity. YPC held 12 events, welcomed 248 new members, and saw 1,148 total registrants across programming spanning 115 industries. 

That included 4 networking events, 3 Professional Development sessions, 2 Meet the C-Suite forums, YPC Unplugged with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and YPC Know the Board Chair. Members heard directly from regional leaders like John Middleton and Stan Middleman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Chris Franklin of Essential Utilities, and Villanova School of Business’s Flannery Stevens, and connected with […]

August 21st, 2026|Categories: Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on YPC Releases FY26 Engagement Report
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YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall

The Young Professionals Council brought together over 130 young professionals from across Greater Philadelphia last Wednesday for a networking reception at Gather Food Hall & Bar. It was the first YPC event of the fiscal year, and a first chance for members to meet incoming Chair Rachel Kurlander and the new Advisory Board leadership team. 

YPC has been the Chamber’s home for young professionals since 1996. Today it’s nearly 2,000 members strong, spanning more than 115 industries across Greater Philadelphia. 

“I hope you’ll join us throughout the year, make it a habit, and continue to gather and […]

August 21st, 2026|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Talent and Workforce, Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall
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The Chamber Works to Grow the Region’s Young Talent

The Chamber is celebrating news from a recent Campus Philly report that shows Philadelphia is leading the nation in the growth of 25- to 34-year-old college-educated people. It further indicates that 50% of the region’s college graduates choose to stay in Greater Philadelphia after graduation. The report, Philadelphia Momentum: Leveraging College Graduate Retention for Continued Growth in Greater Philadelphia, which reflects research conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), was created in partnership with the Chamber, Philadelphia Works, and the

October 26th, 2023|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Talent and Workforce, Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on The Chamber Works to Grow the Region’s Young Talent
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Member Perspectives: To Support Your Business – December 7, 2022

Our members are sharing subject matter expertise focused on improving the workplace, uplifting neighborhoods in our region, and issues relevant to the changing needs of our business community.

December 7th, 2022|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Member Perspectives, Member Submitted, Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on Member Perspectives: To Support Your Business – December 7, 2022
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Member Perspectives: To Support Your Business – June 8, 2022

Our members are sharing subject matter expertise focused on improving the workplace, uplifting neighborhoods in our region, and issues relevant to the changing needs of our business community.

Mike Aichenbaum
Executive Director,
HOSTS for Hospitals

Aichenbaum shares some tips for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships in a world that’s becoming increasingly virtual..

Farnia Fresnel, MBA, PMP, ACC
Trusted Advisor, Strategic Partner,
The Lenserf Group

Fresnel speaks to the steps small businesses can take to help employees define and subsequently coach them through their goals.

John Himics
President,
First […]

June 8th, 2022|Categories: Business Tips, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Home | News & Perspectives 3, Member Perspectives, Member Submitted, Young Professionals Council|1 Comment
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Member Perspective: Erin A. Morton

Morton, Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, Philadelphia Collaborative for Health Equity, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, explains how mentorship has helped her navigate her personal and career goals, especially during changing times.

September 15th, 2021|Categories: Member Perspectives, Member Submitted, Talent and Workforce, Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on Member Perspective: Erin A. Morton
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